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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 911.40 and 624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 911.40 and 624.36 is: 861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 911.40 = 624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/911.40 = 624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 911.40 × 624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 569,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,041.70/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.09

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